BMW 3 Series BMW iX1

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BMW 3 Series BMW iX1
Fuel (differs) Diesel Electric
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2022-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 52,900 € 53,900
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 73/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 80/100 73/100
Practicality (differs) 72/100 70/100
Value retention (differs) 70/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 34/100 76/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 190 313
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.9 5.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 235 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4713 4500
Width (mm) (differs) 1827 1845
Height (mm) (differs) 1440 1616
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1645 2085
Diesel consumption (l/100km) (differs) 4.8
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1800 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 480 490
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 440
Battery (kWh) (differs) 65
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 130
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • BMW 3 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 segment + owner reviews + RDW recalls · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported diesel consumption vs WLTP 4.8 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Practicality: Boot 480 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Value retention: Residual-value indication, valuation guides segment (historical average; diesel demand uncertain) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure diesel + exhaust emissions + environmental-zone impact (low-emission zones EU cities), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs. WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,200 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

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Profile · 320d (G20, LCI facelift 2022)

BMW 3 Series

Rear-wheel drive D-segment sedan with the 2.0 four-cylinder turbodiesel plus 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 4.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); on long distance owners report 5-5.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.

Profile · U11 xDrive30 (2024)

BMW iX1

Electric compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the petrol X1. The xDrive30 has four-wheel drive and about 313 hp from a 65 kWh net battery. WLTP around 440 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).

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